Medical PTSD in People With Cancer...For many people, cancer is the worst health fear of all. Often, just the word "cancer" leads people to imagine hair loss...reactionscomments
Insights from Our Community Polls...In a series of recent polls, our community has spoken up, revealing that pain, the term "good cancer," communication with doctors, and...reactionscomments
What Are Your Best Ways to Say No During the Holidays?...Saying no during the holidays can feel hard, but protecting your energy while managing treatment and fatigue is often necessary. Do you...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceMental Health
Finding Meaning Through Stories and Personal Growth...Many people find comfort, inspiration, or new perspectives through stories—whether in TV shows, books, or movies. These stories can take on even...reactionsrepliesMental Health
Navigating Health Insurance and Medicare...Understanding health insurance options like Medicare can be overwhelming. Many face complex decisions about coverage, co-pays, and how different plans impact their...reactions1replyInsurance & DisabilityTips & Advice
Navigating Disability Benefits and Health Challenges...The process of applying for, maintaining, and potentially losing disability benefits can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Many people living with...reactions3repliesInsurance & DisabilityTips & Advice
Managing Holiday Stress...How do you usually manage holiday stress with cancer?...reactions9repliesCopingMental HealthTips & Advice
Music Heals...“Would you like for me to play you a few songs?” I ask as I enter a patient’s room at Northeast Methodist...reactions7comments
Dealing With An Oncologist’s Somewhat Crude Delivery Of Disturbing News?...TEST RESULTS - Every two months I have my blood work, two weeks later I meet with my hematologist to discuss in...reactions2replies
Silent Voices of Blood Cancer...When I meet with fellow blood cancer patients, the conversation often turns to the many physical trials and challenges we can face...reactionscomments
If your treatment failed, did you start on another one?...If you have had to stop one line of treatment and try another, why? Please tell us about your treatment journey. How...reactions10replies
After Treatment Ends, Dealing with Unexpected Challenges...When I came home from the hospital after having my first child through Caesarean section, my mother had set her usual beautiful...reactions3comments
Active 4 days agoHow has brain fog impacted you?...Many people living with blood cancer report being significantly impacted by brain fog and cognitive impairment as treatment side effects. These issues...reactions77repliesSide EffectsTips & Advice
The Good Cancer? ...In a recent poll, the community overwhelmingly agreed that the term 'good cancer' is misleading and dismissive. How do you react when...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Bone Pain and Blood Cancer...In a recent community poll about how blood cancer has impacted your bones, the most common response was pain. Other responses included...reactions48repliesSymptomsSide EffectsTips & Advice
Toolkit For Working With Your Medical Team...Coping with cancer is an intense process that entails many layers. When we speak of blood cancer, there is the unveiling of...reactionscomments
My Journey With Faith And Blood Cancer...As Christians, we are taught that everything happens for a reason and that we must trust God. When you have cancer as...reactions15comments
Mixed Messages...What I’ve found true when we speak of blood cancer is that the amount of information we receive may be different for...reactionscomments
Overcoming the Stress of Blood Cancer...If you are dealing with blood cancer either as a patient or caregiver, there is a good chance you are well acquainted...reactionscomments
Facing Myelofibrosis: Can I Get a Light..."Can I get a light, please?" was all I could say. My heart was pounding out of my chest from anxiety and...reactionscomments
